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Rafa Vargas
ARTICLES BY RAFA VARGAS
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In Defense of Movie Musicals...
Musical theatre is often the butt of jokes about annoying theatre kids, Disney adults, or supposedly low-brow entertainment.
By Rafa Vargas
What Netflix's "Vladimir" Gets Right About The Female Psyche!
Netflix's dark comedy series "Vladimir", based on the best-selling novel by Julia May Scott, follows a beloved English professor, M (Rachel Weisz), whose life is upended when her…
By Rafa Vargas
The 7 Most Buzzworthy Films From This Year's SXSW Festival!
Originally a music festival, South by Southwest (SXSW) has grown into a global platform for discovery across film, music, and tech.
By Rafa Vargas
Everything We Know So Far About "The White Lotus" Season 4!
Few television shows have mastered the art of the ensemble cast quite like T"he White Lotus".
By Rafa Vargas
4 March Movie Releases You’ll Want on Your Radar!
March’s movie lineup is bringing a little bit of everything to theaters: gothic romance, literary adaptations, animated adventures, and even an interstellar mission to save humanity.
By Rafa Vargas
5 Nancy Meyers Films To Watch Ahead of Her New Film!
The 2020s have felt noticeably short on the kind of romantic comedies that once dominated the silver screen.
By Rafa Vargas
The 7 Most OMG Moments From Emerald Fennell's '"Wuthering Heights"'!
Emerald Fennell’s "Wuthering Heights" doesn’t aim for restrained literary accuracy.
By Rafa Vargas
In the Mood for Heartbreak: 5 Angsty Movies to Watch on Valentine's Day!
Valentine’s Day can often feel like a needless holiday, especially if you’re not one of the lucky few in a relationship.
By Rafa Vargas
5 Winter Sports Movies To Celebrate The Winter Olympics!
The Winter Olympics kick off today (February 6) and will run through the 22nd. What better way to get into the competitive spirit than with a movie marathon?
By Rafa Vargas
5 Films That Inspired Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights'!
Set to release February 14th, Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights has had us excited since it was announced in the Summer of 2024.
By Rafa Vargas
Why Are We So Obsessed With Gothic Right Now?
Fog-shrouded landscapes, obsessive love, tortured monsters, and crumbling estates are the hallmarks of the Gothic aesthetic.
By Rafa Vargas
Global Expansion: 5 Brazilian Films To Watch After 'The Secret Agent'!
The Secret Agent from writer-director Kleber Mendoça Filho has been making waves during award seasons.
By Rafa Vargas